Each musical instrument is known for its distinct tone qualities and/or abilities: the haunting sweetness of the violin, the circus-like slide of the trombone, the patriotic tattoo of the snare drum, the smooth vivacity of the saxophone, and others. All have concertos or other solo pieces written specifically for them, and we recognize their sounds […]
Sight-Reading Tips for Musicians
My fellow musicians, you don’t have to be afraid of sight-reading. That piece of paper in front of you containing large handfuls of new notes and other little markings is not as complex as it seems. They’re the same notes you know and love, just in a different order with slightly different instructions. Most musicians […]
How to Name Your New Ensemble
It’s not as easy as you might think, especially if you’re serious about the future of your group. I formed a new brass quintet earlier this year, and here we are, many months later, still winding our way through the forest of indecision. Don’t get me wrong – we’re dedicated to becoming an excellent group, […]
On This Day
I’m pleased and grateful to report that this week marks the 1st anniversary of Village Virtuoso! Uncountable and deep thanks go out to those who commented, followed, liked, or otherwise supported (and continue to support) my first year of semi-consistent blogging. There is much more to be written about community music and musicians, but for […]
I Wanna Be Like You – Stories from the Jungle
Now and then throughout your life journey, you will likely come across a person, place, item, or event that reminds you of something from your childhood. These different reminders may happen more than once, but point you to the same memory from your formative years. For me, a few of these reminders harkened back to […]
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